3 Ways the 'Crystal,' Not Just the 'Glass,' Ceiling Blocks Your Growth

In your own entrepreneurial life, have you achieved a certain level of success, then hit a plateau? Do you spend most of your time putting out fires or sitting in meetings? Does your head hurt?

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If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’ve likely hit what I call the “crystal ceiling.”

We’re all familiar with the "glass ceiling" -- the metaphorical barrier that limits promotions, based on gender, race, creed, color, or sexual identity. It's called a glass ceiling because you can see the next level but something is stopping you from reaching it.